Sociology SHOULD influence Social Policy

Question 1

1 - Functionalism and Positivism

Answer 1

Durkheim took the view that sociology is a science and could discover cause for social problems and forge scientific solutions for them through the enlightenment project ( era of rapid scientific development )
Functionalists view the state as beneficial for society and serves the interest of society through policies for all through PIECEMEAL SOCIAL ENGINEERING. Which is taking a step by step approach to issues in society with a MOP view.

Therefore the relationship between sociology and social policy is positive and it involves cooperation to create a march of progress

Question 2

2 - Social Democrats

Answer 2

Social democratic view favours a major redistribution of wealth and in com from rich to poor. Townsend conducted research on poverty and based on his finding make recommendations for polices such as higher benefits and more public spending on health education and welfare

Therefore it is possible for a positive relationship between sociology and the state because policy recommendations can tackle inequality